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BOYS LIKE YOU
A MancHouse Productions film in association with Ey Up Films and Bristol AF ProductionsDirector: Paul Holbrook - DOP: James Oldham - Starring: Lindsay Bennett-Thompson and Liam Francis CollinsWritten by Lindsay Bennett-Thompson & Paul Holbrook
Wins golden bee short award
&best director short
at manchester film festival
New Short film
in pre-production
LOCO ONO - PERFECTO!
Director: James Kennedy - DOP: Steven Wyn Owen - Steadicam: Leighton CoxStarring: Charlotte Place, Si Kneale and Katja Morton
Music promo - OUT NOW
OUJIA GO OUT WITH ME?
An Ey Up Films and Trifecta Films ProductionDirector: James Kennedy - DOP: James Oldham - Starring: Hatty Preston, Leah Brotherhead and Freddy Quinton
Paranormal comedy short film
cast and crew screening - a success!
First look graded stills...
ABOUT US
Ey Up Films, led by producersMatthew French
and
Bruce H. Gillis a UK-based production company recognised for its documentaries, music videos, and impactful short films.
MancHouse Films short, "Boy Like You", developed with Ey Up Films and Bristol AF Productions, addresses themes of socio-economic disparity and mental health in the British working class.In 2025 "Boys Like You" made it the final 130 films for BAFTA voting, it showcases our commitment to authentic storytelling.
Ey Up Films second short film; "Ouija Go Out With Me?", is a paranormal Comedy co-produced with Trifecta Films. The project was successfully funded through Kickstarter.Further expanding the company’s diverse portfolio and dedication to highlighting fresh, emerging voices in the industry.
In 2022, Ey Up Films won "Best Pitch in the Science Category" at Sunny Side of the Doc for their debut feature documentary exploring the therapeutic uses of ayahuasca.
The team presented their pitch to an audience of over 250 TV commissioners, distributors and sales agents, followed by a Q&A session with a panel of commissioning editors.
Collaboratively we are invested in the journeys of people.We believe every journey deserves to be celebrated. We’re dedicated to creating powerful films that resonate with heart, soul, and emotion.
We believe that to connect with someone else’s journey will only open our own.
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Boys Like You
"A short but potent punch in the cinematic guts"
- Shane Meadows
A Manchouse Film
In association with
Ey Up Films & Bristol AF Productions
2025 BAFTA QUALIFYING FILM
Golden Bee Short Award - Manchester Film Festival
Best Director Short - Manchester Film Festival
Best of the Fest – North East International Film Festival
Best Sound – HB Film Festival
Festival Director's Choice Award – HB Film Festival
Honourable Mentions – UK Film Awards, Ffilmic
Best Supporting Actor (Liam Collins) – British Short Film Awards
23 official festival selections
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The Caledonian
An Ey Up Films
Short documentary
Best Short Doc – Våsterås Film Festival
Official Selection – Derby Film Festival
Official Selection – Barnes Film Festival
Official Selection – Royal Starr Film Festival
Official Selection – The Shortest Nights Film Festival
Official Selection – Two Short Nights Film Festival
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